Sunday, August 31, 2014

Just for clarification, especially to those who just started reading this review series, the rocket bazooka connected to the beam rifle is not included with this MG. It's a limited kit that was bundled with Gundam Unicorn novel Vol. 8 "The Sky and the Stars" ("宇宙と惑星と"). See Part 20 for the introduction of that limited kit. ^^ The rocket bazooka was eventually included for the OVA version of Master Grade Sinanju, so it's entirely possible to realize the image of Sinanju posing with its rocket bazooka-equipped combined rifle without going through the trouble, and paying extra to get the limited kit. ^^

Saturday, August 30, 2014

It has been more than a year since I last had a posting with the "???" label, here's one to preview the collectibles to be featured on the blog next month. ^^

As you can see from the images, the theme this time is black-and-white finishing on other effects. ^^ Also, the total number of completed review series for next month should be four, as the currently ongoing assembly and review of Master Grade Sinanju Ver. Ka would be done by next month as well. ^^

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Just because it's still in inner frame form doesn't mean it's not possible for MG Sinanju Ver. Ka to showcase its awesome articulation design. ^^

Besides Sinanju itself, I'm eager to try out the many weapons on the model kit, especially the rocket bazooka, and shield. I must see how those large-sized weapons would look on an equally huge Master Grade kit, now. ^^

Monday, August 18, 2014

Done with the weapons in the previous posting, it's time to move on to the actual model of MG Sinanju Ver. Ka. ^^

Since it's a Master Grade kit, with a full inner frame featuring quite a bit of my own extra effort to enhance the different components' details, ^^ the work on the kit's inner frame will be separated from its armors. ^^

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Normally I'm very excited when anticipating my pre-order to arrive. ^^ Since I don't live next to Mr. Japan, I usually get whatever new stuff he puts out much later than folks who do live closer to him. XD For that matter, there are usually tons of reviews on those new releases posted on the Internet long before I received the same item that I pre-ordered for. While reading those reviews seems like looking at movie spoilers sometimes, it doesn't actively diminish my interest for those new items. I buy what I like because I like them, not to get them faster than others. Also, I suppose I'm very used to seeing others playing with their toys before getting mine after all these years that I no longer care. ^^

However, as they say, there's always an exception to the rule. ^^; For breaking that usual enthusiasm that I have for my pre-orders, this model kit will forever be the first item that I think of: Kotobukiya's 1/144 scale Super Robot Wars OG Original Generations Gesterben Kwai [Serena] ^^;

Finally, after yet another long delay between the completion of its detailing work, I'm returning to complete this Gunpla: Master Grade Sinanju Ver. Ka. ^^

Like the detailing work I did on the kit, which took up half of January to complete, I'm pretty sure this final assembly is going to be very fun, especially since this kit is one of my picks as the best Master Grade releases from Bandai. ^^

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

After missing out last month, here's a new entry in the "My Older Collection" segment, featuring random pictures of randomly selected older Gunplas, and other collectibles I manage to gather over the years. ^^

Sunday, August 10, 2014

The Plat Form configuration is a huge highlight of this S.I.C. set, at least in my opinion, because it allows Kamen Rider Den-O to be paired with Momotaros Imagin without violating the law of physics in that universe. XD

Saturday, August 9, 2014

After focusing on the two figures in S.I.C. Vol. 42 Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form & Momotaros Imagin set all this while, it's time to finally reveal the last feature of this S.I.C. set: the Plat Form for the Kamen Rider figure. ^^

Note: Nothing extravagant about the 100th posting in the Random series, since I have absolutely no idea about anything special to do about it. XD

Just got myself a new Transformers figure recently. ^^

Released in April 2013, this is Hasbro's Transformers Generations Thrilling 30 Voyager Class Autobot Springer. ^^ Along with its Sandstorm variant, I think this version of Springer is one of the best Transformers designs from Hasbro in a long while, and based on many reviews I had read before getting mine, many Transformers fans have the same opinion as well. ^^ Before eventually getting Springer, I actually struggled for a while deciding between him and Sandstorm. ^^; I like Springer's more conventional armored vehicle design, as opposed to Sandstorm's dune buggy alternate mode which gives its robot form two huge wheels on its backpack. I also like the clever design of Springer's sword, which turns into its helicopter blades. It's a weapon that is not available on Sandstorm. Then again, I like Sandstorm's orange on dark yellow color scheme much more than Springer's highlighter green on bright yellow scheme. There are great qualities on either version that I find really difficult to choose. ^^;

My own indecision was the main reason I skipped over this figure a couple of times when it was made available on local hobby webstores that I frequently visit for Transformers items, but when I saw the figure on the shelves at the toy division of a departmental store recently, and holding the box in my hands, I said to myself, "Forget it, I'm getting this." XD That instance of impulse decision pretty much ended an extended period of pondering over the two versions, which is good since I don't have to carry on arguing with myself until Springer is out of stock. ^^; Then again, giving a win to toy-purchasing impulse always feels like a dangerous business to me. ^^;

Sunday, August 3, 2014

An introduction of S.I.C. Vol. 42 Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form and Momotaros Imagin after the previous posting. ^^

This should be the first time in which two figures' articulation design is covered in a single posting I believe, but since they are very similar to one another in that aspect, with just a few minor differences, I don't see the need to go beyond one posting for them. ^^

Saturday, August 2, 2014

An entire posting of images dedicated to Momotaros Imagin from S.I.C. Vol. 42 Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form & Momotaros Imagin set this time, after the focus on Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form in the previous posting. ^^

Friday, August 1, 2014

Focusing solely on Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form from S.I.C. Vol. 42 Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form & Momotaros Imagin set this time, after introducing the entire set's option parts and accessories in the previous posting. ^^